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Happy Tuesday, ‘Nova Nation! That bright light you see is Will Schreefer’s ear-to-ear grin at the Mikal Bridges profile below. It covers much of what we already know - he’s got the measurables and the efficiency to be a star - now he just needs the usage rate to increase a bit.
Or maybe he doesn’t. I will readily admit that I do think Bridges will need to see his usage go up a little bit to end up in the lottery, but if he puts together another season just like the one he had I still think he’s a first-rounder.
And now, the “news.”
2018 NBA Draft Primer: Mikal Bridges, Low Usage Wunderkind | Ode to Oden
A piece about Mikal Bridges who should be considered a likely lottery prospect for the 2018 NBA draft.
Under Armour Announces First SC30 Select HS Showcase | SLAM
Some of the top HS prospects will face off in San Francisco in the first ever SC30 Select Showcase, featuring 26 of the top prep hoopers in America. The game is tonight, August 8th at 9pm ET on ESPNU.
Four-star guard David Duke is wide open | Rivals
Unlike some of his fellow prospects, David Duke seems content to bide his time.
Surprise! Experienced Wichita State Shockers top summer BPI update | ESPN
The Wichita State Shockers were a 10-seed in the 2017 NCAA tournament, but the latest version of the Basketball Power Index says Gregg Marshall's experienced and talented team should be aiming much higher in 2017-18. And guess who isn't far behind?
Complete guide to the college basketball offseason so far | ESPN
Shame on you, Myron Medcalf. Omari Spellman 'failed to qualify' my ass.
BIG EAST to Premiere ‘Shootaround’ August 10th | Big East Coast Bias
John Fanta will host the half hour program devoted to men’s basketball.
Toowoomba runner takes on best at world championships | The Chronicle
Patrick Tiernan ran against the best in the business in the men's 10,000m final at the IAAF World Championships.
Can Former Villanova Star Don Cherry Play His Way Onto Eagles Roster? | Metro US
Special teams will be key for Don Cherry as he looks to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
UConn (and former Villanova)defensive coordinator Billy Crocker on the nuances of the 3-3-5 | The UConn Blog
At the start of his first training camp at UConn, Crocker explains how linemen depth and a strong secondary are key to the Huskies’ success this season.